San Francisco Attorney General David Chiu has issued cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of 13 AI-powered 'nudify' apps from their respective app stores. The action cites violations of California laws prohibiting support services for deepfake pornography, highlighting the severe mental health and safety impacts on victims, primarily women and children.
Background
The proliferation of generative AI tools has led to a surge in non-consensual intimate image (NCII) creation, prompting increased legislative scrutiny and enforcement actions against platforms hosting such content.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jul 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10